Podcast with David Rebuck, Head of New Jersey’s DGE
We talk to David Rebuck, Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, on the rebound of Atlantic City and the possible end of his term.
Gaming News
Demo of Taj Façade Begins
The new Hard Rock Atlantic City will begin to take shape later this month when the company begins demolition of the façade of the former Trump Taj Mahal (l.)....
Straub Denies $220 Million Offer for Revel Property
According to a local report, a New York private equity firm has offered $220 million for Atlantic City’s closed Revel (l.) casino property.
Not Yet in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has allowed a $32 billion budget to lapse into law, and with it, has once again delayed debate on a contentious gaming expansion package...
Massive Data Breach Hits Hard Rock Hotels
Hackers have stolen the payment card and personal information of thousands of the global casino giant’s hotel guests. The breach, which began last August and continued into March, occurred...
Table Players Loving MGM National Harbor
The pit is generating 47 percent of the new D.C.-area casino’s gaming revenues. It’s a high ratio compared to its Maryland competition, and high for the East Coast, and...
New Jersey Moves to Limit Casino Closing Danger
A proposed bill by New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney (l.) would allow casinos in the state to remain open even if state offices are closed in a budget...
Florida-Seminole Agreement Concerns Parimutuels
Under a recent agreement, the Seminole Tribe of Florida could end revenue sharing payments to the state—about $340 million over the next year--if it feels the state isn't taking...
Law Change May Hasten Philly Casino
Pennsylvania state Rep. Scott Petri has introduced a bill that would eliminate the gaming law prohibition involving multiple casino ownership, to defeat appeals against a South Philadelphia casino.
Tax Relief Too Little, Too Late, Says N.Y. Track Owner
The New York legislature has approved a tax break for racetrack casinos investing in capital improvements but adjourned with no agreement on more comprehensive relief.
Augie Renna Named VP at Foxwoods
Gaming veteran Augie Renna has been named vice president of national marketing for Foxwoods Resort Casino.
State Bailout Saves N.Y. Racino From Closure
Lawmakers and Governor Andrew Cuomo have brokered a deal to let Vernon Downs (l.) keep more of its VLT revenue and avoid a shutdown of the entire facility, including...
Supremes to Hear NJ Sports Betting Case
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the state of New Jersey’s appeal of lower-court rulings invalidating the state’s sports betting law, which challenges the federal ban on sports betting....
Seminoles Settle Blackjack Dispute With Florida
The Seminole Tribe last week settled a disagreement with the state of Florida over whether it can continue to offer blackjack. When the previous compact expired, which was amended...
Rhode Island Casino Plans Near Approval
The Tiverton, Rhode Island, casino (l.) planned by the Twin River Management Group could break ground within the month. Most of the permits have been granted and the town’s...
Atlantic City Casinos Dodge Shutdown
A budget impasse between Governor Chris Christie (on the beach during the government shutdown) and the New Jersey legislature ended before Atlantic City casinos faced a possible shut down....
Charity Casino Mulled for New Hampshire
A charity casino could open in Salem, New Hampshire that would include 25 poker tables and other “carnival” games. The charity casino would replace one that closed last year...
Indiana Licenses Fantasy Sports Operators; NJ and Maine Pass Bills
Fantasy sports operators DraftKings Inc., FanDuel Inc. and FantasyDraft LLC recently were unanimously approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission and paid an initial licensing fee of $50,000 each. Meanwhile,...
Tropicana Buys Atlantic City Hotel
The Chelsea Hotel, a non-casino facility, was recently purchase by the Tropicana and will like to the casino property via a 5th story skybridge.
Hard Rock Appoints Matt Harkness as President of Hard Rock Atlantic City
Gaming veteran Matt Harkness will lead pre-opening efforts of Hard Rock Atlantic City, set to open in summer 2018. Harkness was most recently general manager for the Lucky Dragon...
